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Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal/business category, typically used for fast point‑to‑point travel. It generally offers mid-to-long range for its class (roughly 1,400–1,700 nm depending on reserves and load) and usually carries 4–6 passengers plus a pilot in a pressurized cabin. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet aimed at corporate and air-taxi missions, with longer overall mission capability and higher payload flexibility; it commonly supports about 6–8 passengers (up to around 10 in some layouts) with ranges often around 1,700–2,000+ nm depending on variant and mission profile. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned below the TBM in speed and cabin size, typically carrying about 4–5 passengers plus a pilot with a shorter-to-mid range (about 1,000–1,500 nm). The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter suited to short regional hops and utility missions, usually carrying 3–4 passengers plus a pilot with far shorter range (roughly 300–400 nm), trading speed and endurance for vertical access.

SpecDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew111
Total Seats666
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960PC-24M600
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173020761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290866802200
Standard Cabin Seats464
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
Max Cabin Seats10
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats665
Galley LocationMIDFWDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.35.6
Standard Cabin Seats464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902350012600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats10
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)350050003600
Horsepower850600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)3435
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.352.229.7
Wingspan (ft)42.155.843.2
Cabin Width (ft)45.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.14
Cabin Length (ft)13.42312.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)17.411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)9020